Hylobius

Hylobius

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hylobius: /hɪˈloʊbiəs/

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Images

Hylobius aliradicis by Scott Morris. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Contributions from the Botanical Laboratory, vol. 11 (1934) (20065919864) by University of Pennsylvania. Botanical Laboratory; University of Pennsylvania. Morris Arboretum. Used under a No restrictions license.
Food of the Woodpeckers of the United States (1911) (14596927787) by F.E.L. Beal. Used under a No restrictions license.
Annual report of the Commissioners of Fisheries, Game and Forests of the State of New York" (1896-1900)) (18741127994) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.
Hylobius transversovittatus 3 by Hylobius_transversovittatus_20050729_457.jpg: Georg Slickers derivative work: Berichard (talk). Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Hylobius transversovittatus 1 by Hylobius_transversovittatus_20050729_464.jpg: Georg Slickers derivative work: Berichard (talk). Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Summary

Hylobius is a genus of true weevils within the family Curculionidae, recognized for several species that are significant pests of conifer trees. The genus contains multiple species, including the well-known pine weevils and root weevils.

Habitat

Native North American species are associated with conifers.

Distribution

Holarctic and Oriental regions, with one species in the Afrotropical region.

Diet

Several species are major pests of coniferous trees, primarily feeding on seedlings and roots.

Ecosystem Role

Hylobius species play a significant role in forest ecosystems, impacting tree health and regeneration.

Economic Impact

Hylobius species are known pests in forestry, leading to economic losses due to their damage to coniferous trees.

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Tags

  • Hylobius
  • weevil
  • pest
  • conifer
  • forestry